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Non Emergency Patient Transport Services for Cheshire

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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19 Mar 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, seeking to award a contract for Non Emergency Patient Transport Services in Cheshire. Categorised under health services, the procurement process is governed by the Provider Selection Regime regulations from 2023. The intended contract spans two years, starting on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2028, with an estimated annual value of £15,097,768. The process is currently at the award stage, with the intention to award notice published on 19th March 2026, initiating a standstill period of 8 working days for any representations by providers. The procurement method used is a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the contract is intended for direct award to the incumbent provider due to satisfactory previous performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, specifically those capable of providing efficient patient transport solutions. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering reliable non-emergency transport services stand a good chance of competing effectively, especially those already operating within the NHS framework or have experience with similar tenders. Furthermore, companies invested in service sustainability, quality and innovation, and social value can utilise their expertise to align with the award criteria, thereby enhancing their prospects for future engagements and growth within the NHS supply chain.

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Notice Title

Non Emergency Patient Transport Services for Cheshire

Notice Description

Non-urgent, planned and unplanned transportation of patients, with a medical need for transport, to and from a premises providing NHS healthcare and between NHS healthcare providers. This includes the Enhanced Priority Service for patients receiving Renal Dialysis or Oncology treatments

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB intend to award a 2 year contract via Direct award C to the incumbent provider to deliver the Non Emergency Patient Transport Services in Cheshire. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2028 and has an estimated annual contract value of PS15,097,768. This is an indicative value based on historic expenditure and may be subject to change.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by withing 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025256-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,195,536 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST MIDLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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